Abstract
In the contemporary context, it is vital to include sustainable, regenerative, and ecological approaches in design education and professional practice. Exploring nature-inspired perspectives and resources, such as biomimicry, offers innovative pathways to address environmental and societal challenges. Biomimicry corresponds to the investigation of biological analogies, transposing them to inspire new products, constructions, and services. This qualitative research employed a case study to assess the use of the biomimicry-thinking problem-based method for developing a Biomimetic-Inspired Art Museum. The design drew inspiration from Nautilidae, cephalopods with an organic logarithmic spiral shape, internal modular chambers, and notable structural resistance. Also, the project included Voronoi tessellation, for optimizing spatial distribution for façade elements. The biomimetic method provided a framework to guide the project while evaluating its alignment with functional and sustainable requirements throughout the creative development. Searching for natural inspiration in biomimetic databases promoted an extensive formal and conceptual exploration, ultimately resulting in a suitable structure that met the established specifications. The need for interdisciplinary collaboration for similar projects was emphasized, particularly concerning the integration of product designers, biologists, biomimeticians, and architects. In conclusion, biomimicry offers an extensive array of resources for designers, stimulating innovative, ethical, and sustainable perspectives. This area has considerable potential to expand the creative toolkit of designers while reconnecting students, practitioners, and communities with nature. Additional studies are required, including other biomimetic tools and methods, and a life cycle analysis of the building proposal. Assessing the application of living and biobased materials in this design approach is recommended.
Presenters
Alice Araujo Marques De SáStudent, PhD, School of Architecture of the University of Lisbon, Lisboa, Portugal
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Theme
Architectonic, Spatial, and Environmental Design
KEYWORDS
Biomimetic Design; Bioinspired Design; Design Method; Sustainable Design; Biomimetic Architecture
